bernardo_ve I just saw this movie about 10 years after it was released. It's a typical underdog story, but there's something about the detail and small steps towards achieving something great that I loved. You can feel DJay's frustration, passion and push forward towards achieving a goal and a dream, something that unexpectedly infects the people surrounding him, to the point of creating a cult following and loyalty. An interesting character, crossing thin lines between abusive and comprehensive, but through passion creates empathy. With an AMAZING soundtrack, great acting with heavyweights like Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson and a great pace and story, I think this was one of the most underrated movies of 2005.

namashi_1 Craig Brewer's 'Hustle & Flow' is one of the finest independent films to come out in Hollywood. A films that shows reality in its truest form. A story about a pimp aspiring to become a rapper. The idea is fantastic if first of all, and the execution is just a cherry on the cake. Agreed the film ends up sad, but it leaves you satisfied and energetic. 'Hustle & Flow' rocks.Performances: Terrence Howard is fantastic, the soul of the film. He's astonishing in every frame he appears in, and is easily one of the best performances of this decade. Anthony Anderson is as usual, excellent. Taraji P.Henson delivers an earnest performance. Taryn Manning is a revelation. She's superb. Others are decent.on the whole 'Hustle & Flow' is a brave and reverting film. I love this film, and I recommend each and every cinema this film. Two Thumbs Up!

Indy-11 Not since "Daylight" and "John Q" have I been as offended by black stereotypes in the movies.The message is something about reaching for a dream. Even if you are a pimp who abuses, sells drugs and can't form a coherent sentence, you can have dreams. The portrayal of DJay by Terrence Howard is no better than your average SNL sketch- I can't believe the high regard the critics have for this film and the acting in it.We are meant to somehow empathize with the lead character even though he beats up a defenseless man, shoots another innocent man, and even when being led away by the police, he says nothing about taking care of the supposed woman who was closest to him- he only cares about the pad with his crappy lyrics on it. Ridiculous.The music(if you consider rap music) was annoying, repetitive, and completely unrealistic (gosh, that was the quickest voice lesson in history, given by a guy who doesn't even sing!). The writing and recording of the songs were the slowest parts(among many)of the film- thankfully the remote was nearby.Here's a good idea for a movie: an African American who is a politician overcomes deep prejudice in his own country to become President of the United States.

KBFan1 I don't see how it gets so much love. It wasn't a great movie at all. The acting was really not great or anywhere near perfect, and the script is so stupid and random. I hated this movie as a fact, but in all fairness, I suppose it's not the worst. It did entertain, I guess, and I loved Taryn Manning's character; If it wasn't for her this movie probably would've gotten a 1 from me. So, the rating is just ridiculous, and it's especially ridiculous that this filth won an Oscar, but I guess to each his own, or in my case her, so if you found it to be a good movie, that's fine with me. I just didn't take that much of a liking to it at all, and I don't think I ever will.